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Wish you the best – STAMPlorations May challenge reminder

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Hello everyone! Today I am stopping by to remind you of the current STAMPlorations May challenge. It is still possible to join in on the fun and submit your creations!!

Just go HERE and play along!!

I used a gelli printed collage paper (made with Onions in Raws stencil and a gel plate) to stamp the FEATHERY stamp images onto it with black ink.

For a strong contrast I used a dark blue cardstock to adhere the fussy cut feathers on. A simple stamped sentiment (from the same stamp set) added on white paper with some enamel hearts finishes the card off.

I like the clean and simple look of this card. Now is your turn. Make sure to follow the rules (read here) and submit your take latest 30th of May to be eligible for prizes. Also, don´t forget to have fun creating!!!
xx, Sanna

CARDS, STAMPLORATIONS

STAMPlorations Anything Goes May Challenge

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Hello everyone & Happy 6th of May!!! This means it´s again time to share the STAMPlorations “Anything Goes” May challenge with you. The challenge starts today and goes until May 31st.

This is my take for the challenge reveal. A slimline card in pop art style. I used the Pop Art Faces paper goods from STAMPlorations as a focal point and added some Ephemeral Edges collage paper bits to the top and the bottom of the card.

Next I added some stamped words using the Hello You stamp set – also by STAMPlorations.  

I hope I could inspire you to create some cards with the cool STAMPlorations paper goods and stamps. Also hoping to see you join the May challenge on their blog. Remember, to be eligible for prizes, you need to play by the rules (read them here).

If you are interested on any of the used products, check out the store and feel free to use my discount code upon check-out:

Hope to see you join us at STAMPlorations challenges!!!
xxx, Sanna

CARDS, STAMPLORATIONS

STAMPlorations April challenge reminder – there is still time to join!

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Hi there! This is a quick reminder that the STAMPlorations April “Anything Goes” challenge is still live and you still have time to join in the fun!!!

Here is an inspirational card share to get your creative ideas going:

I used the Ephemeral Edges collage paper as my card background and then created a cluster of embellishments into the middle as a focal point. For that I used the STAMPlorations New Day clear stickers, some more Ephemeral Edges collage paper and green burlap, stickers, paper flowers and chipboard embellishments as well as some half pearls in different sizes. I also drew some faux stitching around the edges with a black pen.

The Ephemeral Edges paper is really great – it works as card backgrounds, for ATCs, in journals and tags. I just love this design!

Just in case you want to order some paper goods, here is a discount code for you to use:

Now it is your turn – remember to follow the quidelines and rules and you can win some cool prizes!!

Have fun!
xx, Sanna

CARDS, MIXED MEDIA, MY STENCILS, STAMPLORATIONS

STAMPlorations April Anything Goes Challenge

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Hello everyone! It´s again time to share the STAMPlorations April “Anything Goes” challenge with you!

For this months challenge I´ve created a card using the Ephemera Edges Collage paper as my card background paper. On top of that I´ve added plenty of stenciling thru various STAMPlorations stencils from my line there ( Lattice, Leaves 2, Clustered Hearts and Tapestry). On top of the stenciled ink layers I´ve also added a light pink texture paste layer thru one more stencil (Leaves 1).

The sentiments are “Hey Sunshine” clear stickers from the STAMPlorations collection and I´ve matted them onto inked paper strips to make them stand out more from the background. The flowers are hand drawn from my 100 day project back in 2024 (watch the video here).

As always, you can use my discount code for your puchases at the STAMPlorations store:

I hope you join in with us on this months challenge! You can read about how to play along over here and the challenge rules are listed here. Happy crafting and see you at STAMPlorations challenges!!!
xx, Sanna

CARDS, STAMPLORATIONS

STAMPlorations – March challenge reminder with a stenciled uplifting card

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Just a quick heads up for you guys, that there is still time to joint the STAMPlorations “Anything Goes March challenge“!

As an inspirational project, I´ve created a card using the Shine Bright stamp set to create the light bulbs. I´ve also created the background using a STAMPlorations stencil – however they are not quite yet available for purchase.

I first added some yellow and orange Distress Oxide Ink thru the stencil onto the white cards background. Next I stamped the light bulbs with black ink onto an orange paper and then added some details with metallic gel pens to them.

Onto the background I then stamped some hearts with black ink. The sentiment is from the same stamp set, too.

I hope you join us and play along & also get inspired by my take. Please make sure to play by the rules (listed here). And have fun!!

Happy creating,
xx, Sanna

MIXED MEDIA, STAMPLORATIONS

STAMPlorations March “Anything Goes”-Challenge

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Hello everyone! It´s again time for another STAMPlorations monthly challenge. March theme is “Anything Goes“.

I made a set of Artist Trading cards for this challenge. My bases are from the Watercolor ATC Ephemera pack. On top I added some clear stickers from the Newsprint Background Bits #1 set. On top of that layer I used the Art Marks 3 clear stamps with black stamp ink as well as Distress Oxide Inks in greens and red tones.

On top of those stamped images I added some stenciling with brown Distress Oxide Ink thru a STAMPlorations stencil. As a focal point I stamped some leaves (Art Marks 3 stamp set) with Distress Oxide Ink and fussy cut them. Adhered as a focal point to each ATC I then decorated them with some half pearls and a stamped sentiment from the Shine Bright stamp set.

Challenge start is March 6th and it runs until 31st of March.

As always, there are prices to be won, too:

a) a winner of $25 credit to the STAMPlorations store chosen from the entries that use STAMPlorations products

b) a winner of $10 credit to the STAMPlorations store randomly chosen from all entries (you don´t need to feature a STAMPloration product for this category, so everyone can join and win this and this way, maybe also start their own STAMPlorations collection of awesome goodies).

Here are the rules to play by:

– Anything goes, any type of project, any style
– use of STAMPlorations products not a requirement
– link back to the particular challenge post (if blog entry) or tag @stamplorations if joining via IG
– multiple entries per crafter allowed
– pls. note: AI generated and free-off-the-internet images/designs are NOT allowed in projects
– be sure to read and understand the challenge rules listed on the STAMPlorations blog before linking up projects to avoid being disqualified and your entry from being removed

ps. as always, my DT Discount Code at the store is valid, so feel free to use it 🙂 !!!

That´s all for now! Be sure to check out the varios product categories in the STAMPlorations store. Also check out the blog – always good to know what is happening (hint, don´t miss any new offers, challenges and new product!!).

Hope to see you join in and play!!
xxx, Sanna

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STAMPlorations February “Anything Goes” Challenge

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Hello and Happy February! Here come the STAMPlorations February Challenge with “Anything Goes“-theme!

I used the Wonky Stitched Grid Texture Cover Plate on the background as a starting point and as my focal point I used the Color Me Blooms Spring Florals – Colorables. I colored the flowers with Neocolor II crayons and a water tank brush.

In addition I added a New Day Clear Sticker as a sentiment to the card. First adhered onto a piece of cardstock and then added to the card with 3D foam pads. On top of it all, lots of golden pigment splatter.

The Challenge runs from February 6th to February 28.

As always, there are prices to be won, too:

a) a winner of $25 credit to the STAMPlorations store chosen from the entries that use STAMPlorations products

b) a winner of $10 credit to the STAMPlorations store randomly chosen from all entries (you don´t need to feature a STAMPloration product for this category, so everyone can join and win this and this way, maybe also start their own STAMPlorations collection of awesome goodies).

Here are the rules to play by:

– Anything goes, any type of project, any style
– use of STAMPlorations products not a requirement
– link back to the particular challenge post (if blog entry) or tag @stamplorations if joining via IG
– multiple entries per crafter allowed
– pls. note: AI generated and free-off-the-internet images/designs are NOT allowed in projects
– be sure to read and understand the challenge rules listed on the STAMPlorations blog before linking up projects to avoid being disqualified and your entry from being removed

ps. as always, my DT Discount Code at the store is valid, so feel free to use it 🙂 !!!

Don´t forget to check out the blog – always good to know what is happening (hint, don´t miss out on any new offers, challenges and/or new product!!).

Hoping to see you play along with us! Cannot wait to see what you create!
xxx, Sanna

CARDS, STAMPLORATIONS

STAMPlorations “Anything Goes” January 2026 Challenge

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Hello and happy New Year 2026!!! I am so happy to share the first STAMPlorations Monthly Challenge with you guys!!! So this is the January 2026 Monthly Challenge with the theme: “anything goes!“.

For this challenge I created a card using Neocolor II crayons in purple with Gansai Tambi golden pigments on the background. I mixed the two to create colored, but sparkly stripes to the background. On top I have used Bloom Cutups ATC Ephemera as a cluster. In addition some color splatters and New Day Clear Stickers, adhered onto a piece of cardstock.

Challenge start is January 6th and it runs until 31st of January.

As always, there are prices to be won, too:

a) a winner of $25 credit to the STAMPlorations store chosen from the entries that use STAMPlorations products

b) a winner of $10 credit to the STAMPlorations store randomly chosen from all entries (you don´t need to feature a STAMPloration product for this category, so everyone can join and win this and this way, maybe also start their own STAMPlorations collection of awesome goodies).

Here are the rules to play by:

– Anything goes, any type of project, any style
– use of STAMPlorations products not a requirement
– link back to the particular challenge post (if blog entry) or tag @stamplorations if joining via IG
– multiple entries per crafter allowed
– pls. note: AI generated and free-off-the-internet images/designs are NOT allowed in projects
– be sure to read and understand the challenge rules listed on the STAMPlorations blog before linking up projects to avoid being disqualified and your entry from being removed

I hope you will be joining in with us again! It´s been a while, but we are all very excited to be inspiring you guys! Hope to see you join in!!

ps. as always, my DT Discount Code at the store is valid, so feel free to use it 🙂 !!!

That´s all for now! Be sure to check out the varios product categories in the STAMPlorations store. Also check out the blog – always good to know what is happening (hint, don´t miss any new offers, challenges and new product!!).

Happy to be back, crafting with STAMPlorations!
xxx, Sanna